October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the BPD has chosen to observe the month by highlighting our Domestic Violence Unit as well as providing a list of local services for victims of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) DVU detectives investigate incidents of abuse among intimate partners or …
Read More »New Bedford’s Samantha Johnson makes appearance on FOX’s newest show “I Can See Your Voice”
New Bedford’s very own Samantha Johnson made an appearance last night on FOX’s second episode of “I Can See Your Voice.” How does the show work? Seemingly inspired by the popularity of another one of FOX’s shows called “The Masked Singer,” there are 6 “secret” singers only labeled by their …
Read More »10 more Massachusetts cities added to the list of those deemed ‘high risk’ for COVID-19
10 Massachusetts communities have been added to the list of those at “high risk” for the coronavirus, bringing the total to 23 – a list that includes New Bedford. The state’s designation is determining high-risk is when a town or city’s infection rate reaches 8 or more cases per 100,000 …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 5, 2020 –October 9, 2020
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 5, 2020 –October 9, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains and service at the following locations: • Hathaway Rd. (Main Retirement) • Carroll St. / Priscilla St. (Services) • …
Read More »President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Covid-19
Earlier in the evening it was revealed that White House Aide Hope Hicks had tested positive for Covid-19 and was symptomatic. Given her close proximity to the President there had been rampant speculation that President Trump might be at risk for contracting the virus. In recent days she traveled with …
Read More »OPINION “Jon Mitchell stop duck and dodge accountability to New Bedford citizens”
“It is quite ironic that on Thursday, September 24th “mayor” Jon Mitchell rejected an invitation to participate in a community dialogue with the NAACP and United Interfaith Action regarding police violence and accountability, and then Jon made a claim in the press that he selected members for the Mayor’s Commission …
Read More »Vermont man who robbed Massachusetts bank sentenced to prison
A 51-year-old Vermont man who three years ago robbed a Mansfield banking institution was sentenced to serve nine years in state prison yesteryear, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Alfred Craven Jr. pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment charging him with unarmed robbery. …
Read More »New Bedford resident seeks public’s help in cleaning up Turner’s Pond
“I would like to bring to the attention of New Bedford residents: Turner’s Pond is on the outskirts of our City, It is on the other side of the airport near the Freetown line. It is a beautiful freshwater estuary that I explored yesterday. It is in need of some …
Read More »Litterbugs may ruin Dartmouth Public Schools participation in textile program
“Dear Community: It is with great frustration we post this picture. This is Cushman School. Unfortunately, some people have decided our textile bins are a good place to dump trash. These bins are for bagged textiles only. The district receives funding which is used for special activities for students. It …
Read More »Wareham man previously convicted of disseminating child pornography arrested again on child pornography charges
A Wareham man was arrested and charged yesterday with possession of child pornography. David St. Jacques, 56, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of possession of child pornography. Following an initial appearance yesterday, St. Jacques was detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for Oct. 5, 2020. As alleged …
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